Lifestyle

Up until the end of 2017 the amount of divorce cases brought before the court had fallen significantly; however, 2018 saw 118,141 court cases brought forward – the highest amount in over 15 years. This leads to the question as to what is causing so many marriages to fall apart? There were many external factors in 2018 that could have added stress to relationships one of which being Brexit. The UK voted to leave the EU back in 2016, however...

Teagan Appleby suffers hundreds of seizures every day thanks to a rare genetic disorder which trials have shown is relieved by taking cannabis.

The natural compound capsaicin that give the fruit its fiery kick could be used for treating lung cancer patients

Mark Fawcett, an e-cigarette expert, has warned users of e-cigarettes that a legal loophole could mean some “short fills” are harmful. Fawcett, who is the manager of GoSmokeFree.co.uk, has stated that a clause in the Tobacco Products Directive 2016 (TPD) restricting e-liquids containing nicotine to bottles of under 10mL is being deliberately avoided by people who make their own flavoured e-liquids. Short fills, which are widely known as “shake and vape”, allow e-cigarette users to add a 10mL nicotine shot...

Cystic Fibrosis is an incurable and degenerative disease with a very unpredictable life-expectancy. However, people with Cystic Fibrosis are now living for longer because of advancements in treatment, largely made possible thanks to awareness and fund-raising work from some very special volunteers. The Cystic Fibrosis Holiday Fund’s third annual reception was held last week, at the Virgin Money Lounge in London. The evening was dedicated to raising awareness of Cystic Fibrosis and the Fund’s Family Revitalise programme which provides respite...

The idea grey matter returns to normal immediately after stopping hitting the bottle is a myth

In September, a £2.4 million cancer centre in Belfast became the first in the UK to offer it to British women.

Moving into your new home is exciting but requires a lot of hard work. You are faced with so many new challenges that you may not have had to deal with before. But welcome the task as it gives you the opportunity to learn new things as well as put your stamp on your new property. Congratulations by the way! One of the most important decisions will be fitting a fireplace in the home. For jobs such as this it...

Bob Asslopp, 52, has been left temporarily unable to walk from the inferno